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WIth the forecast I'd say they'll be putting at least 25mm of irrigation on later in the week. Shame they can't irrigate raceday morning. Hopefully the reservoir is full and they don't have to put high cost Waikato water on it! There is a limit to how far you can spill Lion Red.

Yes and if you had the choice and if Opie could get the weight you have him riding your horse. You'd be a fool not to have the best strike rate Jockey in NZ on your horse.

@Thomass you are posting rubbish and are crossing the BOAY line again. Your inference fails all tests. Opie road trackwork yesterday for Te Akau. He has high weight rides at Trentham this Saturday 7 December 2024 for: Stephen March - 61.5kg, Bill Thurlow - 58.5kg and 60kg and wait for it.......... Te Akau riding at 60.5kg. So @Thomass essentially you are full of crap!

I see he rode quite a few yesterday for Te Akau. https://www.teakauracing.com/news/te-akau-ni-tuesday-trackwork-1 If there has been a change in his contract then it would be a business decision based on the fact that at Opies current weight there aren't many horses he can race ride for Te Akau with the demographic of the horse team shifting to the younger horses. Opie is still first call for track work when the TA trainers are looking for extra insight on how a particular horse is going.

From what I can see SFA. Yet he plays the mea culpa card in an interview and gets applause.

Ciaron Maher has 3 Assistant Trainers and 3 Racing Managers in two OZ States.

Sorry Gollum I find it hard to solve your riddles or understand your vague inferences. I'm sure others do to. What does that mean? There are only 3 and each is based at a different location. Matamata, Riccarton and Cranbourne.

Still one of the best Jockeys. Current strike rate 4.15 which is the best by a long margin. Just an issue with weight and so limited in what he can ride.

So he wiped down the tables and dunged out the stables? What were his achievements?

But what did Sharrock achieve in the job?

What did they do good?

You must have an enormous scrap book! I read the words and yes John did win a Canterbury Trotting Cup. I think I was there that night as a strapper.

Yep. Stable name John. I used to work him. He won a Canterbury Trotting Cup too I think.

Or simply he is unable to ride at 55kg.

No his trotting half brother.

You really are talking in riddles now. Perhaps we should call you Gollum?

What is wrong with the number of Assistant Trainers? It ensures in a large stable more professional individual contact per horse, an larger knowledgeable feedback loop and continuity of training. No doubt it improves performance and stable standards. Not to mention the career opportunities and pathway for young people to participate in the industry. There you go a whole list of positives.

You know my favourite.

Some very useful horses were trained out of Richmond over the years.

I didn't realise Vice Presidents could ride trackwork.

You could say Bjorn was a modern pioneer in horse welfare.

Gastric ulcers are probably the biggest nutritional issue for both horses and their trainers. Bjorn Baker got done for treating it.

Te Akau Appoints New Assistant Trainer | News www.teakauracing.com ../edit/cache/images/hunter_and_berri--w_640-h_427-e_png-cp_center-cs_2225.png Te Akau Racing is delighted to announce the appointment of Hunter Durrant to the role of Assistant Trainer, acknowledging his important role in the stable's continued success. "We recognise Hunter's dedication and expertise, especially in managing our Riccarton operation under the guidance of our trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson," said Te Akau Principal David Ellis CNZM. “Hunter has been exceptional since we established our permanent base at Riccarton,” Ellis said. “He’s a skilled horseman with a calm demeanor, sharp instincts, and the ability to connect with our owners and team. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and leadership.” Durrant joins a distinguished lineup of assistant trainers, including Nicole Shailer at Matamata in the North Island and Ben Gleeson at Cranbourne in Victoria, who play crucial roles in ensuring seamless operations across Te Akau’s stables. Last season Te Akau's southern operation delivered exceptional results - earning three prestigious titles at the South Island Racing Awards, including Champion Two-Year-Old for Nucleozor and Champion Miler for Perfect Scenario. This season the seamless success continues, fresh off a NZ Cup carnival week that included Captured By Love winning the Group 1 NZ 1000 Guineas and Mehzebeen the Group 3 NZ Cup and Listed Metropolitan Stakes. The wins this season have included a landmark moment on 28 September 28 when Age of Discovery delivered Mark Walker’s 2000th career training victory. Hunter’s promotion solidifies Te Akau’s commitment to excellence in racing. David Ellis CNZM added: “We love supporting South Island racing and first had stables in 2002 at Rangiora. It was timely to set up permanently again in the South last season, with the stables at Riccarton, and Hunter has been instrumental in that success. “Hunter’s promotion is not only about rewarding hard work but also about setting the stage for even greater success.” Back

1527 from the left?

So Queensland is better than NZ?